Shopping Around 3 min read
August 31, 2016
If the SFO is looking at what has happened at BHS with specific intelligence at its disposal, it will be interesting to see how it proceeds. Read more
Shredded 3 min read
August 31, 2016
The initial controversy surrounding Mossack Fonseca emerged well over a month ago. But it shows no signs of abating. Read more
Hard To Explain 3 min read
August 31, 2016
Those suspected of money laundering could be required to explain the origins of any unexpected wealth - or risk forfeiting it - under measures being considered by the UK government. Read more
Failing To Carry Out Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Due-Diligence 3 min read
August 31, 2016
Ernst and Young report that companies (of all sizes) are frequently failing to take appropriate steps to respond and reduce their risk exposure; particularly when expanding into new markets. One in five companies does not identify third parties as part of its anti-corruption due diligence, one in three does not assess country or industry-specific corruption risks before investing and only half use technologies such as forensic data analysis to identify and mitigate risks. Read more
Section 36 of the Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013 Curbing the excesses of banking. 2 min read
June 17, 2016
The calls for legislation to rein in the banks have been lengthy since the banking collapse over a decade ago. Now, we have Section 36 of the Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013, which makes it an offence for those performing a senior management function to bring down a financial institution through their reckless acts or omissions. This came into force on 7th March 2016. Read more
Online Offensive 3 min read
June 17, 2016
Amazon and eBay are to be held liable for the VAT fraud committed by the overseas sellers that use the websites. Those based overseas who sell on the sites but pay no VAT are costing HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) millions of pounds in unpaid taxes – and the government is on to them. Read more
Approaches to Acquittal 3 min read
June 17, 2016
Two men have just been acquitted in a major money laundering trial. Here we look at the scope defence teams have in such cases to rebut prosecution claims. Read more
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has closed its investigation... 3 min read
June 17, 2016
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has closed its investigation into allegations of fraudulent conduct on the foreign exchange market. Aziz Rahman examines why investigations are dropped – and how defence teams can influence this. Read more
Uncompetitive 3 min read
June 17, 2016
A number of pensions providers have been warned by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) that they may be breaking competition law. Read more
Challenging Investment Fraud Allegations 2 min read
May 3, 2016
Very often we will be dealing with clients, individuals or companies pre-charge. This is when early defence building can really begin earnest. Read more
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